Went up to 67 kg, kept on trying it for a few singles.
F/F got air with both hands
F/F got air with both hands
F/F got air with both hands
F/F got air with both hands
F/F got air with both hands
F/F got air with both hands

3. RT Volume work

R: 15 x 80 kg PR!
L: 11 x 80 kg PR!

Went all out on this volume work. Damn I will feel that tomorrow!

Notes:

I have quickly started to like the off set db (Inch Trainer). Seems to carry over nicely to RT AND it certainly hits wrists as well. I’d go as far as saying it is perhaps the best piece of equipment for all-around grip gains. Put too much weight on it this time though.

Of course my RT PR’s are also the result of forced rest due to flu. My forearms felt well recovered before this workout. Feels good to be back training.

90 kg x 1 Right hand, x F with left hand (but got some air and that is a PR)

98 kg x F x 3 right hand (but got air under it 2 times, that is progress)

Just to get the feel for heavy weights on this, did 4 assisted lifts and eccentric hold attempts with 100 kg with both hands.

2. Inch Trainer

Progressed up to 65 kg PR full lift with right hand and also got air under same weight with left hand.

Notes: I am certainly making progress with all thick handled stuff. 90 kg felt quite easy with right hand on RT. Might have made a 1 RM PR weight unless I had not done 5 reps with 85 kg. But it doesn’t matter. Base strength level is improving for sure. 100 kg seems more doable after this really good workout.

What’s this blog about?

I'm a 31 year old guy from Finland, who's totally hooked on grip strength training. My major grip goal is to close IronMind Captains of Crush #4 handgripper. This blog is mainly about my efforts to get to that ultimate goal and I'll discuss some of my thoughts on grip training in general as well.